UPDATE!

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We have great news! Our traditional ceremony at The Wall is back ON for Veterans Day 2025. Please see the following statement that was just released:

 

UPDATED VVMF STATEMENT - 10/31/25

 

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund WILL host the annual Veterans Day Observance at The Wall in Washington, D.C., on November 11th. Having just received a permit from the National Park Service, the 1:00 p.m. event WILL take place in front of the Memorial, with scheduled speakers, chairs, stage, and podium.  The National Park Service, which normally co-hosts the annual observance, will not be able to participate if the current federal government shutdown is still in effect.

 

“We are pleased we will be able to honor the service and sacrifice of all veterans in front of the Memorial. While we understand the shutdown is part of our democratic political process, VVMF’s focus remains our Vietnam veterans,” said Jim Knotts, VVMF’s President and CEO. “The ceremony still may look a bit different, but we welcome everyone to join us at The Wall on Veterans Day. We’ll be there!”

 

So - our traditional wreath laying is back on! 

 

If you have not yet confirmed that you will still be laying a wreath at our ceremony, please respond to this email and confirm your wreath laying.

 

We thank you for your patience and your support as we worked through these special circumstances. We look forward to seeing you all at the Memorial on November 11th!

 

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The Association gathering for this year will be held in Washington, DC to commemorate Veterans Day at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. We have contracted once again with the Holiday Inn Crystal City National Airport for a room block from November 9th through November 14th.

We will hold our Veterans Day Banquet on Monday, November 10, 2025 and participate in the wreath laying ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on November 11, 2025.

The deadline for making your reservations with the Holiday Inn for the 5th Battalion 7th Cavalry Association Veterans Day Gathering in Washington, DC is Tuesday, October 10, 2025!

The room rate is $129 per night plus 14.25% tax; internet and parking are free. The block of rooms (up to 25 currently)
and room rates are effective from November 9, 2025 through November 14, 2025. Check-in time is 4pm and check-out at 12pm. Late check-outs and luggage storage can be made through the hotel front desk. Cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to your arrival date.

Click Here for Reservations Booking

The toll free phone number for booking with the hotel is 1-888-294-5059 or you can call direct to the hotel at 703-684-7200.

In order to receive the contracted rate, you must identify yourself as a member of the 5th Battalion 7th Cavalry Association when making the reservation.

If you have any issues making reservations with the hotel, please contact Cliff at umrebel88@yahoo.com and he will work it for you. If you want to check in before November 9th, please inform Cliff so that he may coordinate with the hotel to ensure you get the Association room rate.

The hospitality room will open about 3 PM on Sunday, November 9 and will remain open until midnight on Tuesday,
November 11th.

The 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry Association Dinner on Monday evening, November 10, will be held at the hotel. The cost per head is $65 including tax. Please bring cash or a check, as we don’t take credit cards. The hotel will provide a cash bar during the dinner. Banquet dinner choices will be provided in a subsequent update.

Your Choice of Entrees for the Banquet is Shown Below:
1) Tuscan Grilled Flat Iron Steak (cooked medium) with fingerling-fennel hash, haricot verts and a brandy sauce
 
2) Herb Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast served with creamy polenta, shaved almonds, French beans in a red wine sauce
 
3) Portobello and Vegetable Short Stack of roasted and grilled zucchini, squash, eggplant, red onion, peppers, wilted spinach, pesto oil

All Entrees are served with:

• Garden Salad - Fresh spring mix with tomatoes and onions with Ranch and Balsamic Vinaigrette

• Warm Rolls and Butter

• New York cheesecake

• Regular and decaffeinated coffees, hot and iced teas  

All family and guests are welcome at the November 10th banquet/dinner. You do not have to stay in the hotel to join us for the dinner, and the dress is casual.

Please let Cliff Wheeler know if you plan to attend the dinner, plus your entrée choice, no later than November 3, 2025. You can email Cliff at umrebel88@yahoo.com. We’ll need the names of each person attending and the menu selection number per person. If you do NOT get an email confirmation of your order from Cliff, your order isn’t guaranteed. So ask for it please!